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Aircraft outflow valve

a technology of airflow valve and airbag, which is applied in the field of valves, can solve the problems of increasing cabin humidity, increasing cabin temperature, and increasing the concentration of undesired gasses, and achieve the effect of reducing airflow

Active Publication Date: 2015-06-30
THE BOEING CO
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The patent describes a method for exhausting air from an aircraft by opening a gate on a frame and angling it to the outside of the aircraft. This allows air to flow from the inside of the aircraft to the outside, while keeping a small gap between the gate and the frame to minimize airflow into the interior. The technical effect is to improve the efficiency of air exhaust from the aircraft.

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Failures interrupting the supply of pressurized air from these air pressure sources may result in increased cabin temperatures, increased cabin humidity, an increased concentration of undesired gasses (such as carbon dioxide), and / or an increased likelihood of overheating equipment.
However, alternate air supply systems generally increase the cost, weight, and complexity of an aircraft.

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[0017]As used herein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceeded with the word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding plural elements or steps unless such exclusion is explicitly recited. Furthermore, references to “one embodiment” of the present invention or the “exemplary embodiment” are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features.

[0018]Exemplary outflow valves are described herein. The exemplary outflow valves described herein provide greater net airflow than some known outflow valves. Moreover, the exemplary outflow valves limit the amount of air that flows through the valve opposite to a direction that is the desired direction of flow, and thus provide a greater net airflow at each valve. The increased airflow may provide sufficient airflow for ventilation and cooling in an aircraft during a loss of inflow condition such that a separate backup system is not needed. As suc...

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Abstract

Outflow valves for use in an aircraft are described. In one example, an outflow valve for use in an aircraft includes a frame configured for coupling to an aircraft and a gate pivotally coupled to said frame. The frame includes a forward flange extending above the frame. The gate is pivotally moveable between a closed position to substantially block airflow between an interior of the aircraft and an exterior of the aircraft and an exhaust position to direct airflow from the interior toward the exterior of the aircraft. The forward edge of the gate is located adjacent the frame forward flange as the gate is pivoted between the closed position to the exhaust position.

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BACKGROUND[0001]The field of the disclosure relates generally to valves, and more specifically to outflow valves for use in an aircraft.[0002]In aircraft pressurizing and ventilating systems, an air pressure source is typically provided to supply pressurized air to the cabin. Air pressure within the cabin is maintained at the required pressure by controlling the flow of air from the cabin through one or more outflow valves positioned in an opening or openings defined in the body of the aircraft. Air provided by the air pressure source is sometimes also used to cool various electronic devices within the aircraft.[0003]Failures interrupting the supply of pressurized air from these air pressure sources may result in increased cabin temperatures, increased cabin humidity, an increased concentration of undesired gasses (such as carbon dioxide), and / or an increased likelihood of overheating equipment. Consequently, at least some aircraft include an alternate air supply device for use in v...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B64D13/00B64D13/02
CPCB64D13/02
Inventor AL-ALUSI, THAMIR R.SEDGWICK, LEIGH M.FOSTER, COYNE
Owner THE BOEING CO
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